Johnson's seventh game strikeout thrills Griffith in World Series
Clark Griffith recalls the 1924 World Series where Walter Johnson struck out George Kelly after a key pass to Young, securing Washington's victory over the Giants. The veteran manager cites the dramatic late innings and Johnson's mastery as the peak thrill of his long baseball career.
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Clark Griffith
Washington Americans
Walter Clark Griffith
Johnson
Long George Kelly
New York Giants
Giants
Warris
Ducky
Bingle
Sever
Waller
Kelly
Young
Harris
Tenin Washington
Walter
Lindstrom
Public Ledger Company
Homecoming Reunion Draws Illinois Grid Greats
Illinois homecoming features a reunion of famed early 1910 era players. Specimen No 1 recalls that unbeaten team and the 15 graduates who earned their I while many remain alive and well.
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Illinois
Fori
Tedims
Spark Plug Replacement Boosts Power and Efficiency
Old spark plugs cause hard starting battery drain and reduced power. Replacing them at about 10 000 miles can save on engine repairs. Tests show a motor with over 11 000 miles on plugs delivered 91.2 hp at 20 mph, while with new plugs it produced 38.0 hp, a 6.8 hp gain.
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Ani
Winter car care tips from Sumner Howard guidance
Practical steps to prepare a car for winter include cleaning the chassis and components, tightening fasteners, aligning wheels, greasing hubs, inspecting steering, draining kerosene from transmission and differential, adding winter lubricant, flushing oil, replacing filters, inspecting wiring, and preconditioning the carburetor. Also check tires, battery, brakes, top condition, and adjust carburetor for cold weather.
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Sumner
Howard
Diverse Sports Snippets Across Universes and Eras
A collage of athletic notes spans college football arenas Archbold stadium and Indy trends plus international polo teams led by the Ashton brothers. Highlights include Burleigh Grimes starting in 1918 with Ottumwa, tall Minnesota basketball players, world series receipts and Morida stadium plans, and Eugene Homans tracing lineage to Princeton football.
Michigan Adopts Front Numbers on Blue Uniforms
Michigan changes its traditional blue sweater by adding large golden player numbers on the front in addition to the back to help fans and press identify players. The team keeps plain blue stockings and avoids sleeve or stocking stripes for ornament.
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Michigan
Wolverine
Gasoline Consumption Surges in Early Year Figures
Gasoline use rose 10.6 percent in the first five months of the year compared with 1929, totaling 4,019,000,000 gallons across 43 states. Montana led gains with 23.5 percent, followed by Idaho, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and others. California New York and Illinois were not tabulated.
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California
New York
Ilinois
Montana
Idaho
Town
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
New Manapelike
AUTOMOBILE NOTES AND SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS
Practical reminders on avoiding accidents through home holiday caution. Worn or out of round brake drums cause noise signaling inspection needs. Windshield wipers aid timing for travelers singing on the road. Bright clothing for children helps motorists notice them and prevent harm.
Greatest World War Hero Samuel Woodfill
Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill Sixtieth Infantry earned a Congressional Medal and many decorations without a scratch until a postwar march into Germany left him with a broken leg. He reportedly killed 19 or 22 enemies and destroyed enemy machine gun nests in the Argonne near Nantillois. Woodfill later became a captain and led a company, inspiring Doughboys with his lone ferocity during the push toward Germany. The article also recalls Edward Mandell Stone, the first American citizen killed in World War I, remembered with annual ceremonies and the Tomb of France’s Unknown Soldier.
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John J. Persting
Germany
Samuel Woodlill
Sixtieth Infantry
Argonne
Nantillois
Old Sam Woodfill
Sam Woodfill
Woodill
Woodfill
Edward Mandell Stone
Chicago
Stone
France
Arc de Triomphe
Anetricns Legion
Romillus sur-Seine
Ste
Uy Villeneuve-au-Chatelet
Paris
French Foreign Legion
Foreign Legion
Qraonelle
Aisne
Romilly-sur-Seine
Synthetic products rise on wave of industry magic
A sweeping look at the rapid development of synthetic products and the sense of awe in the industry. The piece notes astonishing progress and the belief that advances will redefine security and consumer satisfaction in American industry.
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Amarican Magazine
Healthy Woman Bowels Promoted By Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An old family doctor touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative for women and children. The remedy, made from fresh laxative herbs and pure pepsin, claims thorough action without dietary restrictions and is widely recommended by physicians.
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Caldwell
Dr. Galdwell
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